Pesto on Bread

Step 1

Toast the 4 slices of bread until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per side in a toaster or under a broiler.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the 2 cups basil, 1 garlic clove, and 0.25 cup pine nuts. Pulse until coarsely chopped, about 10 pulses.

Step 3

Add the 0.5 cup parmesan and pulse again until combined, about 5 pulses.

Step 4

With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the 0.5 cup olive oil until the pesto is smooth and emulsified, about 30 seconds.

Step 5

Season the pesto with the 0.25 teaspoon salt and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, then pulse once to mix.

Step 6

Spread a generous spoonful of pesto onto each slice of toasted bread. Serve immediately.

Step 7

If you have extra pesto, store it in a jar with a thin layer of olive oil on top to keep it green.